Clever Words
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Intro:
Am Dm E Am
E
Verse:
Am
You think you're Robin Hood,
Dm
You think you are so good.
E Am E
But you're a liar and I can see you're through.
Verse:
Am
You sure know how to speak,
Dm
Your words are kind of sweet,
E Am E
The rich men rising, the rest is falling deep.
Chorus:
F G
Your clever words aren't working on me,
Am G
Your clever words aren't working on me,
F G
Your clever words aren't working on me,
Am G
Your clever words aren't working on me.
Eb
You're smiling through the TV screen
F G
But those big brown eyes aren't fooling me.
Verse:
Am
You think you're Robin Hood,
Dm
I think you're Captain Hook.
E Am E
You are admired, but I think you are a fool.
Verse:
Am
You know you're rather rich,
Dm
So good it makes me sick,
E Am E
You try to hide it, that rotten politics.
Chorus:
F G
Your clever words aren't working on me,
Am G
Those clever words aren't working on me,
F G
Your clever words aren't working on me,
Am G
'cause clever words aren't working on me.
Eb
You're smiling through the TV screen
F G
But those big brown eyes aren't fooling me.
Outro:
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm E E
Am
How to play Clever Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.